Fredrick vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Fredrick or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Kent mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Fredrick and Kent boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.